Redness correcting skin care formulations

Abstract

In some embodiments, soothing redness correction formulations are provided. In other embodiments, formulations to treat skin discoloration via a multi-modal approach are provided in some embodiments in which select ingredients work together to effectively brighten skin and treat hyperpigmentation. In yet other embodiments, certain formulations are renewal formulations adapted to treat the eye area to, for example, reduce laxity, puffiness, wrinkles and/or dark circles around the eye.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A formulation for treating skin irritation comprising effective amounts of:
 (i) a first skin conditioning agent,
 wherein said first skin conditioning agent comprises a  Zingiber officinale  extract; 
 
 (ii) a second skin conditioning agent,
 wherein said second skin conditioning agent comprises at least one of Asteraceae extract or bisabolol, wherein said Asteraceae extract and bisabolol are synthetic or plant extracts; 
 
 (iii) a third skin conditioning agent,
 wherein the third skin conditioning agent comprises a  Crithmum maritimum  extract, 
 
 (iv) a fourth skin conditioning agent,
 wherein the fourth skin conditioning agent additionally functions as an antimicrobial, 
 
 (v) an anti-inflammatory agent,
 wherein the formulation is a topical formulation suitable for topical delivery and treating skin irritation, and 
 
 (vi) one or more synthetic antimicrobial preservatives selected from phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, and dehydroacetic acid. 
 
     
     
       2. The formulation of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the second skin conditioning agent comprises an Asteraceae extract and at least one of the  Zingiber officinale  and Asteraceae extracts comprise root extracts; and 
 wherein the fourth skin conditioning agent comprises a  Magnolia officinalis  extract, optionally a  Magnolia officinalis  root extract. 
 
     
     
       3. The formulation of  claim 1 , further comprising a sun protection agent,
 wherein said sun protection agent comprises zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and 
 wherein said sun protection agent offers a sun protection factor of SPF 30 or more. 
 
     
     
       4. The formulation of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the first skin conditioning agent is provided in a range of 0.005-5% 
 wherein the second skin conditioning agent is provided in a range of 0.05-5%; 
 wherein the third skin conditioning agent is provided in a range of 0.02-5%; 
 wherein the fourth skin conditioning agent is provided in a range of 0.001-5%; 
 wherein the ranges are provided as % m/m, % w/w, % w/v, % m/v, or % v/v of the formulation. 
 
     
     
       5. The formulation of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the first skin conditioning agent is provided in a range of 0.005-5% 
 wherein the second skin conditioning agent is provided in a range of 0.05-5%; 
 wherein the third skin conditioning agent is provided in a range of 0.02-5%; 
 wherein the fourth skin conditioning agent is provided in a range of 0.001-5%; 
 wherein the anti-inflammatory agent is provided in a range of 0.05-5%; 
 wherein the anti-inflammatory agent comprises a Vitamin E compound; 
 wherein the ranges are provided as % m/m, % w/w, % w/v, % m/v, or % v/v of the formulation; and 
 wherein the formulation is a paraben-free formulation. 
 
     
     
       6. The formulation of  claim 1 , wherein the formulation is rated at Protection Grade of Ultraviolet A (PA) of 16 or greater in a Persistent Pigment Darkening (PPD) test.